Information about Bantayan Island
Bantayan Island
Bantayan Island gets its name from the phrase “Bantayan sa Hari” which means “Watchtowers of the King.” During the Spanish colonial era, there were 18 watchtowers on the island where people stationed would be on the lookout for Moro raiders.
Currently, Bantayan Island is also home to a fishing community that supplies fish, including Cebu’s famous danggit or dried fish, all over the Philippines. Visitors to the island can also sample fresh seafood during their stay.
Best time to visit
The best time to visit Bantayan Island is during its dry season, which is usually from February to May. Avoid going during the wet season when typhoons are more likely to occur.
If you want to experience a local festival in Bantayan Island, visit toward the end of June, when the Palawod Festival is held to honor the island’s patron saints, Saint Peter and Saint Paul.